Harvey Fierstein on West End-Bound FUNNY GIRL: 'I've Edited It to Make It Stronger'
by Jessica Khan
- Oct 30, 2015
Wondering how the classic has been updated now that it's back in London? Harvey Fierstein, who reworked the book for FUNNY GIRL's UK return, said he immediately cut 40 pages from the script. 'There was a diamond in there and it needed to be cut out,' he told the Mail. 'It's not that I've cut it to make it shorter -- I've edited it to make it stronger.' Fierstein added that he 'reshaped the show so it's all seen through Brice's eyes.'
KINKY BOOTS Coming to New Orleans in February 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 30, 2015
Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), will play at the Saenger Theatre from Feb. 16 - 21, 2016. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, the production is part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2015 - 2016 season.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of KINKY BOOTS on Tour in Fort Worth
by Stage Tube
- Oct 29, 2015
Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), is currently playing Bass Performance Hall through Nov. 1. In the video below, stars from the hottest show in Fort Worth talk about what makes KINKY BOOTS kick!
MTC to Stage World Premiere of Penelope Skinner's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 29, 2015
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of The Ruins of Civilization, the new play by award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike), directed by Obie Award winner Leah C. Gardiner (Born Bad). This world premiere will be presented in spring 2016 as part of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).
Leah C. Gardiner Will Direct MTC's Premiere of THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 29, 2015
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove(Executive Producer) just announced Manhattan Theatre Club will produce the world premiere of The Ruins of Civilization, the new play by award-winning playwright Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike), directed by Obie Award winner Leah C. Gardiner (Born Bad). This world premiere will be presented in spring 2016 as part of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street).
BWW Interview: CINDERELLA National Tour's Blake Hammond
by Heidi Scheuermann
- Oct 27, 2015
Whether it's Disney's Cinderella, A Cinderella Story, Ella Enchanted, Ever After, or some other variation, you know the story. This classic fairy tale has been told time and time again. It just never gets old! And now, to make things even better, the national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is making its way to the Saenger Theatre tonight! That's right, you and yours have the chance to experience the most magical evening of all during the most enchanted week of the year (of course, I'm referring to Halloween).
Photo Flash: First Look at SpeakEasy Stage Company's CASA VALENTINA
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 26, 2015
SpeakEasy Stage Company presents Harvey Fierstein's CASA VALENTINA, directed by Scott Edmiston in its New England premiere, running now through November 21, 2015. Opening night is set for tomorrow, October 27, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
KINKY BOOTS National Tour Comes to Bass Hall This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 27, 2015
Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), will play at Bass Performance Hall tonight, Oct. 27, through Nov. 1.
Tickets to KINKY BOOTS at Aronoff Center Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 23, 2015
Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), plays the Aronoff Center January 6 - 17, 2016 as part of the 2015-2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS.
Pandora Productions to Stage Harvey Fierstein's CASA VALENTINA
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 23, 2015
Pandora Productions continues the 2015-2016 season with a new play by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots, Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles). Casa Valentina is based on a real life oasis in the Catskills of the 1960's.
Sarah Jessica Parker to Host La MaMa's 2015 Gala; Bridget Everett, Rufus Wainwright to Perform
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 22, 2015
La MaMa will honor film producer Joy Tomchin for her activism on behalf of the LGBTQ communities; Donn Russell for his commitment to and support of nontraditional theatre; and Roberta Uno for her leadership in philanthropy and cultural diversity at the annual La MaMa Gala on Monday, November 2nd at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.), it has been announced by Mia Yoo, the theater company's Artistic Director.
Meet the Cast of THE WIZ LIVE Tonight at the Apple Store, Soho!
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 22, 2015
Tonight, October 22 (8PM) join executive producer Neil Meron and actors Shanice Williams, Elijah Kelley, David Alan Grier, and NE-YO for a discussion and Q&A about 'The Wiz Live!', at the Apple Store, Soho (103 Prince Street). To attend the special event, register at: https://s.apple.com/dE0c9J2R7g.
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